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NHTSA recall 78V189000

Unknown or other

Cadillac Brougham and 2 more

Reported Aug 30, 1978388,867 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The defect

If paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.

The remedy

Owner will be sent a metal heat shield to be installed above the instrument panel, either by the owner or by the dealer.

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Vehicles in this recall

Cadillac Brougham
19771978
Cadillac Deville
19771978
Cadillac Fleetwood
19771978

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; instrument panel.consequences of defect: this could cause a vehicle fire and passenger injuriesdue to fire and smoke inhalation.